Military

How to Apply to Military Academies

Senator Website 

Army ROTC Scholarship

Benefits: 

• Full tuition and mandatory fees (or $10,000 annually for room and board)

• $1,200 annually for books and supplies

• A monthly stipend of $420

Requirements: 

• Be a US citizen

• Be between the ages of 17 and 26

• Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent

• Score a minimum of 1000 on the SAT (math/Verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores)

• Meet physical standards

• Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard)

Process:

• Step #1: complete the online application. 

• Step #2: Submit high school transcript (at least through Junior year) and SAT/ACT scores. You can upload PDFs through your account in the Cadet portal

• Step #3: Take the ROTC Basic Fitness Test. A coach or PE teacher can administer this for you

• Step #4: Conduct an interview at one of the university ROTC programs (ideally where your first choice of college is)

APPLY: Information and Application 

The ASVAB is the The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple choice test, administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command, used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces. This test is also used for Career Placement and shows the students what skills and jobs they would be good at. The practice test and website are below. 

The ASVAB is offered at Lakeland High School each fall. See Ms. Paquette for additional details if you are interested in taking the test.

Click below to take a free ASVAB practice test